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Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service

Nottinghamshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 16:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is inviting bids for the "Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service" contract, which aims to provide high-quality support services for child sexual and criminal exploitation, including care leavers up to the age of 25. This tender, with an open procurement method, falls under the services category and is valued at £710,500.00. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 4th August 2026. The service delivery is required across regions UKF15 and UKF16 in the United Kingdom, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2027 and end on 30th June 2028, with potential extensions available. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 27th July 2026, and electronic submissions are encouraged via the provided platform.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and related services, particularly those experienced in providing support in public sector environments. Organisations that can offer innovative, efficient service solutions with proven experience in similar contracts are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the Council's interest in diverse and inclusive participation. The emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria suggests that businesses that can deliver exceptional service while maintaining cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned for success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Exploitation Specialist Support Service

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is seeking to commission an experienced Provider for the delivery of an outcome focussed, high quality and child-centred Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) support service, which will include support for care leavers up to the age of 25. The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking, and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available. Nottinghamshire County Council wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 18 months, from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2028 with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. Reviewing whether to continue with these services is at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council will, under its duty to obtain best value, consider a range of factors when deciding whether to continue a contractual arrangement.

Planning Information

Appropriate providers are encouraged to participate in the soft market testing exercise on https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060925
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063219-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£710,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£710,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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